Defection and Rift

Defection

Defection noun - Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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Synonyms for Defection

Rift and defection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rift" instead a noun "Defection".

Rift

Rift noun - An irregular usually narrow break in a surface created by pressure.

Defection and rift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defection" instead a noun "Rift".

Nearby Words: rifted, rifting

How words are described

brief brief defection brief rift
massive massive defection massive rift
supposed supposed defection supposed rift
temporary temporary defection temporary rift
Other adjectives: later.
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